The Rasuwagadhi border checkpoint, a key land trade route between Nepal and China, has resumed its operations from Thursday, around six months after it was shut down due to damage caused by Monsoon floods.
The checkpoint had remained completely shut down since July 8, when flooding in the Lhende River washed away the Miteri Bridge over the Bhotekoshi River, obstructing cross-border movement, informed Chief District Officer of Rasuwa Rajesh Panthi,
Border operations restarted following the completion of a 91-metre Bailey bridge, constructed with assistance from the Government of China. Vehicles resumed operation from both the sides since Thursday, after the border checkpoint officially opened, CDO Panthi told PTI.
The prolonged disruption in the border checkpoint caused import revenue losses of more than Rs 20 billion compared to the previous year, he said.
The Monsoon floods had damaged various road sections in the area and damaged the Miteri Bridge bringing cross-border trade to a complete halt.
